Mark had a great birthday this year. We really did have a lot of fun! I got to make him breakfast in the morning and a special birthday lunch. Since I work nights during the summer we have our big meal together for lunch. He chose to have roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. Although I don't even know what Yorkshire pudding is supposed to be like, Mark seemed to enjoy it! It was fun.
The rest of the day was full of surprises....
First, Mark's favorite is peach pie. So I asked his mom for some help and I attempted to make my first peach pie. It actually turned out pretty good! :) I took this picture before I put it in the oven, just in case it didn't come out and I needed evidence of my attempt. the pie was waiting for Mark on the stove when he got home from work with a little note from me.
Next, I told Mark I had to work so I asked our friend, Aaron, to take him golfing- so he didn't have to stay at home alone all night on his birthday. Here are some fun golf shots...
Meanwhile, Mark did not know that I had actually taken the day off of work and was at home preparing for a surprise party! :) Decorating and setting up...
I just realized we didn't get a picture with anyone, except Mar. Oops. Well, it didn't help that Mark had taken the camera with them golfing, so I didn't have a camera at home until he got there. :) We had a few of our friends come over for the festivities- Erik and Michelle, Kevin and Vanessa, Aaron, and Karma Sue. Thanks guys for celebrating with us! :)When Mark got home and opened the door we shouted the usual "Surprise!! Happy Birthday!" It was classic- it took him back for a few seconds while he tried to register what was going on. He later told me his first thought was "There are people in my house!?!"
Mark opening presents...
I found this goofy hat at a party store and just thought it was fun! :)
One of Mark's favorites was the card from our neighbors- on a sticky note. He really enjoyed that...he said he always loved getting presents wrapped in newspaper or random things...which of course gave me some ideas- toilet paper, maybe?
This is a nice shot of the goofy hat and Mark as we are singing "Happy Birthday!"
Make a wish...
As we were finishing up eating and stuff I got a phone call. The girl who was covering for me at work had locked her car keys in the building. So we had to quickly run out the door to open the school up for her. Of course a custodian randomly showed up on our way there, so we didn't have to go to the school after all. However, we decided since we were already halfway to Payson, we would use the free movie tickets we had received from my principal for the movie theater down there. So Mark got to end his fun birthday with another little surprise- Star Trek.
Well, we had a fun day! Thanks to everyone who helped make Mark's day extra fun and special.
Happy Birthday, Mark!!!
2 comments:
Happy belated birthday Mark! You've got a great wife there that will make your day so special!
Happy birthday Mark! Yorkshire pudding Yummm! Such a Brems thing. We all love it! Cute party Jodie!
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